Jharkhand to vote in 5 phases between Nov 30-Dec 20; result on Dec 23

The BJP is in power the state, which has a large tribal population, and an alliance of opposition parties, mainly the Congress and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, is determined to oust the govt

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Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora speaks during a press conference to announce the schedule for Jharkhand Assembly polls, at Nirvachan Sadan in New Delhi. Photo: PTI

Press Trust of India New Delhi

2 min read Last Updated : Nov 29 2019 | 4:08 PM IST

Jharkhand assembly polls will be held in five phases between November 30 and December 20, and the counting of votes will take place on December 23, the Election Commission said on Friday.

Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora told reporters that the polls to 81-member assembly will be held on November 30, December 7, 12, 16 and 20.

The assembly polls in the Naxalism-affected state were held in five phases in 2014 as well.

The BJP is in power the state, which has a large tribal population, and an alliance of opposition parties, mainly the Congress and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha,

Topics : Jharkhand Assembly elections Election Commission Election Commission of India Bharatiya Janata Party Indian National Congress Jharkhand Assembly Elections